Darning-last.



E. M. OLSON.

DARNING LAST.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 13. 1914.

1,140,705. Patented May 25, 1915.

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EMMA M. OLSON, OF CARLTON, OREGON.

DARNING-LAST.

To all whom it may concern;

Be it known that LEMMA M. OLSON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Carlton, in the county of Yamhill, State of Oregon, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Darning-Lasts; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains, to make and use the same.

This invention relates to improvements in darning lasts.

The principal object of the present lnvention is to provide a last by means of which the article to be darned can be effectively stretched at the rent.

Another object is to provide a darning last of such construction that there will be no obstructions to the needle point during the plying of same.

Another object is to provide a darning last with which it .is possible to reach into the heels and toes of either large or very small stockings.

A still further object is to provide a darning last of such construction that the article to be darned can be easily grasped and held in a stretched condition while darning.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the following description, when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.

In the drawings: Figure 1 is a plan view of my darning last. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same. Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view through the structure illustrated in Fig. 1 of the drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the handle removed.

Referring particularly to the accompanying drawing, 10 represents the body of the last which is spoon or egg-shaped in plan view, and concavo-convex both transversely and longitudinally. In the center of the spoon-shaped body, and extending into the concaved side thereof is a slight elevation 11, this elevation resulting from a depression 12 formed in the opposite side of the body portion. Formed through the center of this elevation is an elongated opening 13 through which is passed the head 14 of a pin 15 carried by a knob handle 16, this knob being disposed on the convex side of the body portion. The head 14: is elongated, and of such size that it will pass readily Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 25, 1915.

Application filedlVIay 13, 1914. Serial No. 838.329.

through the opening 13 and is adapted to be turned to extend across the opening and rest on the central elevation. The underfaces of the ends of the head are oppositely inclined, as at 14. When the head is turned a wedging action will take place between the head and the portions of the body member at the sides of the opening. Thus the handle or knob is firmly held in position. It will also be noted that this knob may be engaged on the opposite side of the body of the last.

In using the device, as for instance in darning a stocking the last is inserted in the stocking and the stocking drawn tightly over the concave side of the last. Portions of the stocking are drawn under the body of the last and these portions together with the handle or knob are firmly gripped in one hand so as to hold the stocking tightly stretched. The hole of the stocking is disposed over the concaved side of the last and then the darning proceeded with. The concavity of the body portion of the last permits of the ready plying of the needle without danger of the needle striking any obstructions or coming in contact with the last, as is usual with the ordinary darning ball or egg. Should it be desired to use the convex side of the last, the knob is rotated to disengage the head 14, and then the handle is placed on the concaved side of the body. Attention is called to the fact that one end of the body is narrow or inclined to be pointed while the opposite end is broader and inclined to be flattened. The former end is particularly adapted for inserting the last into the toe of a stocking, while the rear portion is adapted for use in the heels of stockings.

lVhile I have described the device as used in connection withstockings, it will be understood that the device may be used for darning gloves, garments or the like. The marginal edge of the member 10 is rolled as clearly illustrated in Fig. 3 of the drawings so as to provide a smooth surface which will eliminate thedanger of cutting or tearing the garment being darned.

What is claimed is:

A darning last comprising a body eg shaped in plan view, and concavo convex longitudinally and transversely, the convex side of the body being formed with a central depression resulting in a central elevation in the concaved side, the central portion of the said elevation being formed With an In testimony whereof, I affix m signaelongated opening, a handle having a pin ture, in the presence of two Witnesses. provided With a head for passage through EMMA M OLSON the said opening, said head beingelongated V i and formed With beveled underfaoes for \Vitnesses: Wedging engagement With the body portion 7 Mrs. W. WV. WVINEGAR,

at the sides of the opening. Mrs. CHAS. ALLEN. 7

copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. G. 

